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"Leaks" on 95 Ford Escort Wagon.

Recently on very cold December mornings I start up my 95 Escort, turn on the heater and leave it to warm up for a few minutes. For the last several mornings when I return to the car I notice there is a little puddle of antifreeze that has dripped on the ground near the middle of the front end. Sometimes there is also a small oil leak as well.. about a foot to the left. I can see the antifreeze leaking in a slow drip but can't determine where it's coming from. Radiator was replaced 1 year ago and water pump two years ago. After the car warms up it does not leak again until the next morning. Also I started up the car today after a 2 day break from work with the outside temp 62 degrees... No leak. Any suggestions on what to look for or what to expect when I take it to the shop. Thanks

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LRESA500
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Reply to
Sharon K. Cooke

I am reasonably sure that a 1995 Escort does not have this. The oil filter is on the opposite side from the coolant lines that go back to the heater, which I would think makes this unlikely. Plus I do not see any adapter where I put in the oil filter.

It might be helpful if you told is exactly what model Escort you have (1.8L or 1.9) AT or manual, and the number of miles on the car. And check out

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(Ford Escort Owners and Appreciatorswebsite). It would also be helpful if you tried popping open the hoodand looking for leaks and with the engine off remove the hose betweenthe air filter and the throddle body and look at your thermostat /coolant temperature sensors / heater hoses area. And don't be soquick rule out a water pump or radiator, as the quality on mostautomotive replacement parts is quite poor unless you know where toshop.

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Childfree Scott

Leaking radiators are common on them due to the seals breaking around the plastic tanks. I replaced mine on my 94 with a NAPA unit and it works good. It is a pretty easy job to do. Might be a water pump also.

Leak> > A lot of cars have an oil filter adapter plate that bolts to the engine

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dmtaurus

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